Foreigners from visa-free countries can enter Nicaragua for treatment without additional visas, provided that their stay does not exceed 7-180 days (depending on the country you are entering from). If a foreigner goes to Nicaragua for long-term treatment, he/she should apply for a residence permit upon arrival.

Foreigners who travel to Nicaragua under the visa regime must apply for a residence permit. The fee for a Nicaraguan residence permit is approximately $200. It is issued by the Immigration department of Nicaragua.

Documents required for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Nicaragua

• Application form

• A letter with an application for residence. The letter should be addressed to the Main Directorate for Migration and Immigration

• Passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months

• Two photos

• Criminal record certificate (Applicants under the age of 18 are not required to present this certificate)

• Birth Certificate

• Invitation from a medical institution

Please note that when crossing the border, border guards may request an invitation from the clinic or medical institution where you will be treated. An invitation (certificate) from a medical institution should be obtained before crossing the border.